Origins and Evolution of the Iraqi Insurgency

The chapter explores the origins of the Iraqi insurgency following the US invasion in 2003, tracing its development to the formation of ISIS. It discusses the pre-war dynamics in Iraq in the 1990s, the ideologies of Salafi and Wahhabi, and the strategic significance of Anbar within Iraq. The chapter also covers the early stages of the insurgency, focusing on key figures like Zarqawi and their tactics.